TUPELO, MS — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announces updates on several construction and maintenance projects in northeast Mississippi.
“It’s great to get more projects moving, but our list is long and growing,” said Commissioner John Caldwell, Northern Transportation District. “Thankfully, we have a great team of legislative leadership, MDOT professionals, as well as road and bridge contractors that do the hard work on our highways. Please slow down in work zones to show your appreciation.”
A $58.7 million project is underway in Union County to construct 5.35 miles of new parallel lanes of State Route 15 to complete the four-lane connection of Pontotoc to New Albany. The contractor is currently working on dirt operations on the sub-grade of the highway, constructing bridges, and laying drainage pipe. The contract was awarded to Talbot Brothers Contracting of Nesbit, Mississippi. Work is expected to be completed in spring 2027.
A $195 million project has been let in Tippah County to construct 10.5 miles of a new four-lane alignment of State Route 15 from Union County to Ripley and a State Route 2 connector in Blue Mountain. This first project phase will consist of grading, building bridges, and laying drainage pipe. The contract was awarded to W.G. Yates & Sons Construction of Jackson, Mississippi. Work is expected to be completed in summer 2028.
A $19.8 million safety enhancement and overlay project is nearing completion in Lowndes County on 7 miles of U.S. 82 from U.S. 45 South to 1 mile east of Military Road. This project includes mainline curve reconstruction, ramp lengthening, sign enhancements, and pavement mill and overlay. The contractor is currently placing high-friction surface course in the curves as an enhanced safety feature. The contract was awarded to Falcon Contracting Company, Inc. of Columbus, Mississippi. Work is expected to be completed in early fall 2024.
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A bridge replacement project is underway to replace the State Route 182 bridges over White Creek Canal and Little Black Creek in Webster County. The contractor has completed bridge work and is currently placing asphalt to tie the existing road to the new bridges. This $4.7 million project was awarded to Ste-Bil Grading of Waterford, Mississippi. The bridge replacement is expected to be completed in fall 2024.
A $7.5 million safety project is underway on 12 miles of State Route 12 from State Route 50, to the Alabama State line and various locations on State Highway 69 in Lowndes County. The project includes widening and overlay, sign upgrades, and other safety enhancements. The contract was awarded to Cook and Son LLC of Smithville, Mississippi. Work is expected to be completed in summer 2025.
A bridge replacement project is progressing to replace the State Route 407 bridges over Yockanookany River and relief in Choctaw County. The contractor is working on the substructures of the bridges. This $5.2 million project was awarded to Ste-Bil Grading. The bridge replacements are expected to be completed in summer 2025.
A mill and overlay project is nearing completion in Lowndes County on State Route 69 from Ganderson Creek to State Route 182. The contractor is working on driveway tie-ins and shoulder work. The $1.3 million project was let in May 2024 and awarded to Falcon Contracting Company of Columbus, Mississippi. The project is scheduled to be completed in fall 2024.
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A mill and overlay project is underway in Winston County on State Route 14 from Walter Burroughs Road to Bond Road. The $4.4 million project was awarded to APAC of Jackson, Mississippi. The project is scheduled to be completed in fall 2024.
